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Pull First Users From Google Organic and SaaS Directories

Pull First Users From Google Organic and SaaS Directories is a seo & organic tactic for getting your first users: Beyond the marketplace, acquire customers by targeting organic Google visitors and listing the product across the many free SaaS marketing platforms and directories.

It's a strong fit for B2B SaaS and Marketplaces teams, and works especially well for SaaS, web tools. As a seo & organic play, plan for medium effort and expect results to build gradually over time, all grounded in 1 linked primary source.

SEO & organicMedium effortSlow

Why does seo & organic work for this?

Organic search and directory listings are free, evergreen channels that keep sending users after the launch spike fades.

The exact steps (3)

The full step-by-step this founder ran, what they posted, where, and in what order, plus the watch-outs, is part of the library.

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Sources

Works for
B2B SaaSMarketplaces

Frequently asked

What kind of products does the "Pull First Users From Google Organic and SaaS Directories" tactic work for?
It is a good fit for B2B SaaS and Marketplaces — pick it when your product looks like one of those, since the play is shaped around how those users find new tools.
How is the "Pull First Users From Google Organic and SaaS Directories" tactic verified?
It is drawn from 1 primary source — a real founder write-up or interview, not generic advice. It is linked in the Sources section above so you can read the original account yourself.
How much effort is it and how fast are results?
It is medium effort, and results tend to be slow.
Where can I see the exact step-by-step?
The full step-by-step a founder ran, documented via Source — IndieHackers, is in the paid library.

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